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nelson mandela will be remembered for many things. he will certainly be remembered for the way that he led. dignity and his extraordinary understanding, not just of how to bring democracy and freedom to his beloved south africa, but how important it was that he first brought freedom to himself. as i spent time with him, starting in 1992, i was always by the extraordinary of his self-knowledge. of his awareness of how hard it is to live a life of integrity. a lawyer and a freedom fighter, a prisoner and a leader, a man of anger and of forgiveness -- has so captured the hearts of people, not only in his own country, but as we are seeing with the outpouring of response to his death people around the world. i only hope that as we both mourn and celebrate the passing of this universally recognized and beloved figure that we remember he became that through an enormous amount of hard work on himself. the story has been told several times now in the coverage that i have watched of his passing about how he invited three of his prison guards to
nelson mandela will be remembered for many things. he will certainly be remembered for the way that he led. dignity and his extraordinary understanding, not just of how to bring democracy and freedom to his beloved south africa, but how important it was that he first brought freedom to himself. as i spent time with him, starting in 1992, i was always by the extraordinary of his self-knowledge. of his awareness of how hard it is to live a life of integrity. a lawyer and a freedom fighter, a...
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it is a fact that nelson mandela was not a communist. it's also a fact that mandela's african national congress is a separate political party from the communist party in south africa. but it's also a fact as president mandela pointed out, quote, for many decades communists were the only political group in south africa who were prepared to treat africans as human beings and their equals who were prepared to eat with us, talk with us, live with us. it's also a fact that once again a conservative just could not stop himself from making yet another absurd and offensive obama care comparison. now to date, they have likened it to slavery, katrina, communism and the holocaust and now. >> he was fighting against a great injustice and now i would make the argument we have a great injustice in this country with an ever-increasing size of government taking over and controlling people's living and obama care is front and center in that. >> no, senator. it's a fact that under apartheid, millions of black people or black people as you have been known
it is a fact that nelson mandela was not a communist. it's also a fact that mandela's african national congress is a separate political party from the communist party in south africa. but it's also a fact as president mandela pointed out, quote, for many decades communists were the only political group in south africa who were prepared to treat africans as human beings and their equals who were prepared to eat with us, talk with us, live with us. it's also a fact that once again a conservative...
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because the young south african living under full apartheid mandela became involved in and to clone a politics that worked to dismantle the oppressive system of institutionalized racism as a young man mandela got involved in politics rose quickly in the ranks of the african national congress and as a lawyer he oversaw the one nine hundred fifty five congress of the people that produced a charter that later became a manifesto for the liberation movement in one hundred sixty two mandela was convicted of sabotage and conspiracy and sends to life in prison as a political dissident he served twenty seven years about sentence to the efforts of the international community rallying for his release now the entire media machine is covering mandela's death and his stork legacy as well they should however it's being framed with a neocolonial bias of american exceptionalism see what the media won't tell you is who nelson mandela really was and what he really stood for and how it was actually the good old central intelligence agency that was responsible for his arrest in the first place that's ri
because the young south african living under full apartheid mandela became involved in and to clone a politics that worked to dismantle the oppressive system of institutionalized racism as a young man mandela got involved in politics rose quickly in the ranks of the african national congress and as a lawyer he oversaw the one nine hundred fifty five congress of the people that produced a charter that later became a manifesto for the liberation movement in one hundred sixty two mandela was...
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marijuana laws compare to others across the country and what can we do to make them better and nelson mandela the prisoner turned president of south africa well bringing and and to apartheid has died of a special tribute to him later in the program. you need to know this mitt romney should be proud of what's happening in detroit that's because during his time at bain capital he perfected the type of glorified extortion and theft tactics rick snyder and kevin or are using right now to rob city workers of their hard earned pension plans when it was running bain during the eighty's and ninety's the company made its money by forcing companies into. that and then basically robbing them blind for every last bit of cash they had being would take out a loan for say a billion dollars and it would use that billion dollar loan as leverage to buy the company but instead of paying back that billion dollar loan itself bain would dump it on the company has bought now the words bain would make the company has bought paid for its pay for its own acquisition and where would the company get that billion dollars
marijuana laws compare to others across the country and what can we do to make them better and nelson mandela the prisoner turned president of south africa well bringing and and to apartheid has died of a special tribute to him later in the program. you need to know this mitt romney should be proud of what's happening in detroit that's because during his time at bain capital he perfected the type of glorified extortion and theft tactics rick snyder and kevin or are using right now to rob city...
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would think twice to demonize what america labels a terrorist considering how mandela himself was on the terror watch list all the way up until two thousand and eight of long with the entire african national congress and while today's media outlets are hailing mandela as one of the most famous pacifists in modern history the reality is that while he promoted nonviolence he was not opposed to using violence when necessary here is giving his first t.v. interview ever discussing just that. i'm going to have to go to the. not withstanding i walk and had to come in. and mom homes in my clothes her thighs on and on the public but it didn't stop him. that i'm an example feel that it is useless and free filter for us to continue talking peace and nonviolence against the government or supply is on this savage attacks on the defenseless pig and i think the time to come for us to consider in the light of five speed answers in this stat or whether the methods which we have applied so far out adequate. but it's especially awkward and ironic for the corporate and political statement to be remarked
would think twice to demonize what america labels a terrorist considering how mandela himself was on the terror watch list all the way up until two thousand and eight of long with the entire african national congress and while today's media outlets are hailing mandela as one of the most famous pacifists in modern history the reality is that while he promoted nonviolence he was not opposed to using violence when necessary here is giving his first t.v. interview ever discussing just that. i'm...
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will go down as one of the greatest i was mandela so important millions of americans who adored him and how will history member. technology innovation all the developments around russia. the future are covered. this is the media leave us so we leave the people. of the see bush and see your. party is that the. issues that no one is there with to get that you deserve answers from. politics. plus there was a new alert and it. scared me a little. there is breaking news tonight and we are continuing to follow the breaking news. alexander's family cry tears of joy and a great thing that had. ended or. this is a story. playing out in real life. group news the minimum wage has a race in two thousand and nine when it was lifted from six fifty five an hour to its current about seven twenty five an hour for the average full time worker seven twenty five an hour translates into about fifteen grand a year barely enough to survive and that's why president obama has thrown his support behind a congressional proposal to raise the minimum wage to ten dollars and ten cents an hour but some people wan
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do you think there -- i want to ask you about nelson mandela. do you think there is a parallel between what nelson mandela fought for and what you're going through in the state of ohio? >> very similar parallels. and what president nelson mandela certainly was a force of nature. he was a force for social justice and good. and although we're talking a lot about his dignity and how humble he was and how strong he was, the fact of the matter is that he used his might to fight for justice in the fight for good. when we look at the long lines in that first election in south africa where black africans had the opportunity to vote, it was through that election that president nelson mandela was elected at the age of 75 years old. we see parallels in this country not only in the jim crow south in this country but also right now as republicans across the country and in the state of ohio are trying to turn back the hands of time when it comes to giving access to the voters, to the ballot box. it is the one place, ed, where all of us are equal. and we have
do you think there -- i want to ask you about nelson mandela. do you think there is a parallel between what nelson mandela fought for and what you're going through in the state of ohio? >> very similar parallels. and what president nelson mandela certainly was a force of nature. he was a force for social justice and good. and although we're talking a lot about his dignity and how humble he was and how strong he was, the fact of the matter is that he used his might to fight for justice in...
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nelson mandela will be remembered for many things. he will be certainly remembered dignity,ay he led, his his extraordinary understanding not just of how to bring democracy and freedom to his beloved south africa, but how important it was that he first rock freedom to himself. spent time with him until just in92 the last year and a half, i was always struck by the of his self- depth awareness of his about how hard it is to live a life of integrity, of service, but to combine within oneself the controvert -- the contradictions he lived with, a , ayer, a freedom fighter prisoner and a leader, a man of anger and of forgiveness has so the hearts of people not only in his own country, but as we are seeing with the response and the outpouring after his death, people around the world. i only hope that as we both mourn and celebrate the passing of this universally recognized and beloved figure that we through he became that an enormous amount of hard work. the story has been told several times now in the coverage i have watched of his passing
nelson mandela will be remembered for many things. he will be certainly remembered dignity,ay he led, his his extraordinary understanding not just of how to bring democracy and freedom to his beloved south africa, but how important it was that he first rock freedom to himself. spent time with him until just in92 the last year and a half, i was always struck by the of his self- depth awareness of his about how hard it is to live a life of integrity, of service, but to combine within oneself the...
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africa this morning to say good-bye to nelson mande underway inla south africa to s good bye to nelson mandela. lester is live with the latest. >>> and it is off. prince harry's race to the south pole cancelled. that doesn't mean the royal is giving up on his mission to
africa this morning to say good-bye to nelson mande underway inla south africa to s good bye to nelson mandela. lester is live with the latest. >>> and it is off. prince harry's race to the south pole cancelled. that doesn't mean the royal is giving up on his mission to
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president mandela was a activist, political leader, a statesman and he was above all a teacher. he taught us that the power of forgiveness is greater áhan the power of hate and the differences of race and nationality matter less than our shared humanity. his presence on this earth will be sorely missed but his lessons will endure in the hearts of millions. this has in fact, become a very special event as part of what tom talked about an awful lot. it is a sadness that nelson mandela has passed from this world but it is very much the same kind of story that tom lantos talked about so much. we come together because of this extraordinary trailblazer, a man who admires from washington. as much as we're awe of tom., tom was in awe of his family. what a big family it is. if you spend more than five minutes talking to him, you knew all about his 17 grandchildren and two daughters. he would include his dog. when asked about how he define himself, tom said, first, and foremost, i think of myself as the husband of a remarkable woman. it was so clear how much he loved annette more than an
president mandela was a activist, political leader, a statesman and he was above all a teacher. he taught us that the power of forgiveness is greater áhan the power of hate and the differences of race and nationality matter less than our shared humanity. his presence on this earth will be sorely missed but his lessons will endure in the hearts of millions. this has in fact, become a very special event as part of what tom talked about an awful lot. it is a sadness that nelson mandela has passed...
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that worked to dismantle the oppressive system of institutionalized racism as a young man mandela got involved in politics rose quickly in the ranks of the african national congress and as a lawyer he oversaw the one thousand nine hundred fifty five congress of the people that produced a charter that later became a manifesto for the liberation movement in one hundred sixty two mandela was convicted of sabotage and conspiracy and sends to life in prison as a political dissident he served twenty seven years about sentence to the efforts of the international community rallying for his release now the entire media machine is covering mandela's death and his stork legacy as well they should however it's being framed with a neocolonial bias of american exceptionalism see what the media won't tell you is who nelson mandela really was and what he really stood for and how it was actually the good old central intelligence agency that was responsible for his arrest in the first place that's right a former cia official admitted in one thousand nine hundred eighty it was the agency that provided t
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after leaving office mandela started a foundation. he fought for access to treatment, fought for access to medicine and spoke openly about the disease that was once complete tabu in the country as it was in so many places around the world. over the last decade, new infections in south africa have gone down by nearly a third. today one in five adults still has the virus and much work still needs to be done. >>> coming up, addiction like you've never seen it before. you'll meet the prominent physician who some say was writing painkiller prescriptions with reckless abandon. without it, the virus spreads from cell to cell. unlike other treatments, abreva penetrates deep to block the virus, to protect healthy cells so cold sores heal fast. as fast as 2 1/2 days when used at the first sign. ♪ learn more at abreva.com. don't tough it out. knock it out! fast. [ female announcer ] only with abreva. the day building a play set begins with a surprise twinge of back pain... and a choice. take up to 4 advil in a day or 2 aleve for all day relief
after leaving office mandela started a foundation. he fought for access to treatment, fought for access to medicine and spoke openly about the disease that was once complete tabu in the country as it was in so many places around the world. over the last decade, new infections in south africa have gone down by nearly a third. today one in five adults still has the virus and much work still needs to be done. >>> coming up, addiction like you've never seen it before. you'll meet the...
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they didn't know much about mandela. it was mandela's words. i'm just wondering whether we think this generation who never saw or heard much about nelson mandela will now, because of this week, we're going to get a lot of information about him, be inspired by his words. >> i think so bob, you know, because i think for ray lot of kids, even if you think about our history, dr. king, you know, for my kids, a lot of that is -- might as well be george washington and the cherry tree. it's just they think it's history. but they suddenly get the sense of what was apartheid. i think they don't have any clue. it's just like, you know, water fountains in this country, it was like, wait what was that, you guys are bringing up old history. now i think there might be some lessons here where they say, oh, so this is what nelson mandela stood up for, this is what it means to be someone who account ans on principle and sacrifices for the greater good. and, again, i think that's such a tremendous lesson. like dana was asking me, what's the most difficult questio
they didn't know much about mandela. it was mandela's words. i'm just wondering whether we think this generation who never saw or heard much about nelson mandela will now, because of this week, we're going to get a lot of information about him, be inspired by his words. >> i think so bob, you know, because i think for ray lot of kids, even if you think about our history, dr. king, you know, for my kids, a lot of that is -- might as well be george washington and the cherry tree. it's just...
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gwen: and -- we remember nelson mandela. >> there's mr. mandela, mr. nelson mandela, a free man taking his first steps into a new south africa. gwen: covering the week, jackie calmes of the "new york times," michael fletcher of "the washington post," and david wessel of "the wall street journal." >> award-winning reporting and analysis covering history as it happens. live, from our nation's capitol, this is "washington week" with gwen ifill. corporate funding for "washington week" is provided by -- we know inw-up, cyber world, threats are always evolving. we were protecting networks, then we were protecting the transfer of data, today, it's evolved to , finance, and military missions. constantly innovating to advance the front line in the cyber battle wherever it takes us. of performance. northrop grumman. additional corporate funding for "washington week" is provided by prudential. providedl funding is annenbergndation foundation, corporation for broadcasting and contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. once again, live from
gwen: and -- we remember nelson mandela. >> there's mr. mandela, mr. nelson mandela, a free man taking his first steps into a new south africa. gwen: covering the week, jackie calmes of the "new york times," michael fletcher of "the washington post," and david wessel of "the wall street journal." >> award-winning reporting and analysis covering history as it happens. live, from our nation's capitol, this is "washington week" with gwen ifill....
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nelson mandela, mr. nelson mandela, a free man taking his first steps into a new south africa. >> reporter: it was a long walk nelson mandela took, a walk that lasted nearly a century, a walk to freedom and human dignity. a walk he ended up taking the whole world on along with him. >> on behalf of our rainbow nation, i welcome you all. >> reporter: nelson mandela towered over them. a moral and political leader of surpassing strength, implacable determination, and profound decency. >> i am a product of africa. and the long-cherished dream of a rebirth that can now be realized. so that all of our children may play in the sun. >> reporter: mandela was born in 1918 into the royal family of the tembu people, but he grew up under apartheid, the vicious system of racial segregation and oppression by which the white minority ruled south africa. it's hard today to imagine the pure evil of that system. abject poverty for blacks and severe restrictions on travel, education and employment. whites enjoyed all of the
nelson mandela, mr. nelson mandela, a free man taking his first steps into a new south africa. >> reporter: it was a long walk nelson mandela took, a walk that lasted nearly a century, a walk to freedom and human dignity. a walk he ended up taking the whole world on along with him. >> on behalf of our rainbow nation, i welcome you all. >> reporter: nelson mandela towered over them. a moral and political leader of surpassing strength, implacable determination, and profound...
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it's not hard to be nelson mandela. just pay attention to the people close to you and keep on trying hard and never give up." that in a way is his legacy. >> and they are living his legacy out. robin, thank you. appreciate it. >> reporter: okay. >>> one of the icons of new york honored nelson mandela last night. look at this. the top of the empire state building -- >> right. >> -- lit up green, yellow, blue, red, the color of the south african flag, and nearby at the south african consulate -- >> there it is. >> -- there it is, mourners laid the flowers and tributes to man tell la. >> beautiful sight. >>> all right. still to come -- huge day in college football as some of the nation's top teams get ready to face off. >> yes. and our very own joe carter is right outside the georgia dome where the big auburn/missouri game will kick off. >> reporter: yeah, guys, and i can tell you i'm looking forward it to being inside, ba us it is definitely cold here in atlanta. a huge day for college football. we've got a bunch of match
it's not hard to be nelson mandela. just pay attention to the people close to you and keep on trying hard and never give up." that in a way is his legacy. >> and they are living his legacy out. robin, thank you. appreciate it. >> reporter: okay. >>> one of the icons of new york honored nelson mandela last night. look at this. the top of the empire state building -- >> right. >> -- lit up green, yellow, blue, red, the color of the south african flag, and...
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of mandela, recalling what mandela did with all of that time in jail. >> he has the capacity to spend 27 years in prison and come out of that prison and lead the country governed by whites since the first men settled in 1752 and in such a way that he was adorned by all of the people of the this country irrespective of their color. he had the capacity and remained a humble -- very, very humble human being. >> impressive to botha was mandela's ability he made him a minister in his he first o multi-racial government. he said that he could work with a black president. >> indirectly i predicted this.n i had the privilege of experiencing it in the cabinet. while he was president, he supported me on several occasions in respect of matterse on which cabinet members severely attacked or opposed some of the steps i wanted to take. >> reporter: it is mandela's legacy of reconciliation that hn thinks could be mandela's final contribution. >> i think this country can be grateful to all of the tremendous value and values which he brought to south africa, to the official government. forgiveness in t
of mandela, recalling what mandela did with all of that time in jail. >> he has the capacity to spend 27 years in prison and come out of that prison and lead the country governed by whites since the first men settled in 1752 and in such a way that he was adorned by all of the people of the this country irrespective of their color. he had the capacity and remained a humble -- very, very humble human being. >> impressive to botha was mandela's ability he made him a minister in his he...
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help mandela pave the way. do you think that's a fair statement? >> yeah, i really do. remember they have a unity k government. mandela is the firstmber, they government. mandela is the first elected president of multiracial south africa. he makes the clerk his deputy president so there's a clear sign to the country, this is about reconciliation, moving forward. this is not about recriminations and bitterness. that's the inspiring part. inagree with you, bob. some of those countries, communists or whatever, were the few countries willing to support a nelson mandela. you know what is the key, afterwards, he says no to violence and no to the communists. >> we want to thank you for being with us tonight and sharing those reflections.in coming up, bob was down at his g house in d.c. last weekend putting up his christmas lights. we're not sure how hard he actually worked. inting up his christmas lights. we're not sure how hard he actually worked. don't miss the annual christmas light show. bob is very excited. we ha
help mandela pave the way. do you think that's a fair statement? >> yeah, i really do. remember they have a unity k government. mandela is the firstmber, they government. mandela is the first elected president of multiracial south africa. he makes the clerk his deputy president so there's a clear sign to the country, this is about reconciliation, moving forward. this is not about recriminations and bitterness. that's the inspiring part. inagree with you, bob. some of those countries,...
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but we move on next tonight to nelson mandela. and today his life, his unkonk rabble spirit celebrated around the world. on the shores of india, a tribute. and children in pakistan holding a candle light vigil, joy on the streets of new york. and in washington, one little boy waving his hand in the shadow of his hero. the preparations for mandela's memorial service are underway in south africa tonight. abc's alex marquardt is there. >> reporter: south africa awoke today to a new life without mandela. alongside tears, there have been nationwide celebrations, like tonight in soweto township, to honor the spirit of the man who united this country. outside mandela's house today 18 year olds shovan and temelo told us they came to say thank you. >> if it wasn't for mandela we wouldn't be friends. >> really? you feel like he brought you together? >> he brought the whole country together. >> reporter: in soweto we met 92-year-old kate modikwane who met mandela in 1949 and hosted him for dinners right her at this table. >> he used to come
but we move on next tonight to nelson mandela. and today his life, his unkonk rabble spirit celebrated around the world. on the shores of india, a tribute. and children in pakistan holding a candle light vigil, joy on the streets of new york. and in washington, one little boy waving his hand in the shadow of his hero. the preparations for mandela's memorial service are underway in south africa tonight. abc's alex marquardt is there. >> reporter: south africa awoke today to a new life...
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nelson mandela was only 30. he soon became con vined peaceful demonstrations would never be enough to uproot the oppressive raisist structure, so he helped form and run an armed guerilla movement. a campaign of bombings against government targets in the early 60's, led to his arrest and prosecution, along with others in the movement. convicted but stair add death sentence, mandela would spend more than a quarter of a century, 27 years behind prison walls. 18 of those years at the notorious robin island. outside the antiapartheid fight, only grew more fierce. the repression and the violence focused the attention of the world on the depths of south africa's racism. boycotts choked off the economy. mandela became the most famous prison in the world. s chipped away at appartize until finally mandela was released from prison. it was february 11th, 1990, the streets flowed with joe. >> i have spoken about freedom in my lifetime. your struggle. your commitment. and your discipline. has released me to stand before you t
nelson mandela was only 30. he soon became con vined peaceful demonstrations would never be enough to uproot the oppressive raisist structure, so he helped form and run an armed guerilla movement. a campaign of bombings against government targets in the early 60's, led to his arrest and prosecution, along with others in the movement. convicted but stair add death sentence, mandela would spend more than a quarter of a century, 27 years behind prison walls. 18 of those years at the notorious...
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today, a unique perspective on nelson mandela. from a white apartheid leader who helped transform south africa and served in mandela's government. >> he was adored by all of the people of this country. >> pik botha reflects on mandela's life and legacy. telling personal stories you've never heard before. and we'll go live to south africa for the latest on the death of a towering statesman. >>> then, the white house launches a new obama care offensive. >> you got good ideas? bring them to me. let's go. but, we're not repealing it as long as i'm president. >> now, i don't know why any american would trust this government after all the broken promises they've already seen in obama care. >> we'll discuss the latest on obama care and a new gop plan to boost our inner cities with kentucky senator rand paul. it's a "fox news sunday" exclusive. plus, with the website working better and enrollment on the rise, we'll ask one of the law's architects, dr. ezequiel emanuel where obama care goes from here. >>> it's been ten years since i took o
today, a unique perspective on nelson mandela. from a white apartheid leader who helped transform south africa and served in mandela's government. >> he was adored by all of the people of this country. >> pik botha reflects on mandela's life and legacy. telling personal stories you've never heard before. and we'll go live to south africa for the latest on the death of a towering statesman. >>> then, the white house launches a new obama care offensive. >> you got good...
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nelson mandela lived for that it real. he made today he has gone home, and we have lost one of the most influential, courageous, and profoundly good human beings that any of us will share time with on this earth. he no longer belongs to us. he belongs to the ages. through his fierce dignity and unbending will to sacrifice his own freedom for the freedom of to transform south africa and move all of us. history from a prisoner to a president embodied the promise that human beings and countries can change for the better. his commitment to transfer power and reconcile with those who example thatnd an all humanity should aspire to, whether the lives of nations or our own personal lives. the fact that he did it all with grace and with humor, and the ability to it knowledge his own imperfections only makes the man that much more remarkable. , "i am not aid saint unless you think of a saint as a center who keeps on trying. trying." i am one of the countless millions who drew inspiration from nelson mandela's life. my very first po
nelson mandela lived for that it real. he made today he has gone home, and we have lost one of the most influential, courageous, and profoundly good human beings that any of us will share time with on this earth. he no longer belongs to us. he belongs to the ages. through his fierce dignity and unbending will to sacrifice his own freedom for the freedom of to transform south africa and move all of us. history from a prisoner to a president embodied the promise that human beings and countries...
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nelson mandela died on thursday at at the age of 95. he was given the name rolihlahla dalibhunga, translated as trouble maker. to his clan he was madeba. to his country he was tata. the world will remember nelson mandela as the father of his nation, whose resolve and leadership, through decades of oppression and 27 years in prison for south africa to finally end the cruelty of apartheid. his dignity inspired the people of his own homeland and those that worked for freedom and civil rights across the world. many offer tribe utes that somehow seem to full short of describing nelson mandela, so we began with the great man's own words, the ones we will all remember of him. "dif", he once wrote to his wife, "break some men, but make others. real leaders must be willing to sacrifices all for the freedom of their people. i can rest only for a moment for with freedom come responsibilities, and i dare not linger for my long walk is not yet ended." >> but that long walk came to an end. tribeauts been pouring in. those who knew him or who are insp
nelson mandela died on thursday at at the age of 95. he was given the name rolihlahla dalibhunga, translated as trouble maker. to his clan he was madeba. to his country he was tata. the world will remember nelson mandela as the father of his nation, whose resolve and leadership, through decades of oppression and 27 years in prison for south africa to finally end the cruelty of apartheid. his dignity inspired the people of his own homeland and those that worked for freedom and civil rights...
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mandela. mr. obama often noted privately and publicly that his sacrifices would never compare to mr. mandela's. aide to mr. obama said he was uncomfortable when people drew parallels between them as often as they did. this is from "the new york time times", not "the washington post." i apologize. how fair are those comparisons? they are inevitable and now we're going to continue to read and hear more about them over the next few days and weeks. how fair are they? >> it depends on which mr. mandela you're talking about. >> and which mr. obama you're talking about. >> one of the things that we talk about is mr. mandela as a tremendous humanitarian leader and so on. and he really was. but he was also a politician. and he also had to hold together a coalition, find the way to steer his country forward as the first black representative in that democratically elected government. in that way, they do have a great deal in common. you do see a very nervous and frightened group of white south africans wonde
mandela. mr. obama often noted privately and publicly that his sacrifices would never compare to mr. mandela's. aide to mr. obama said he was uncomfortable when people drew parallels between them as often as they did. this is from "the new york time times", not "the washington post." i apologize. how fair are those comparisons? they are inevitable and now we're going to continue to read and hear more about them over the next few days and weeks. how fair are they? >> it...
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the legacy of nelson mandela. if there's one thing that comes to mind that you would like to see stay out there, his spirit remembered that way throughout the world, what would that be? >> well, i maintain that because of what he and the archbishop achieved, it sort of suggests that one day there will be peace in the middle east. it's because of his insistence that you don't get even with people. that's the wrong way to approach it. and he says that -- keep in mind, he had even his guardians, his prison guardians at his inauguration in seats -- in preferential seating. i think that if we the people are able to learn from him, things will be better off. peace and reconciliation could not have been achieved or even suggested during the nuremberg trialed after world war ii, but he did. >> well, n york city mayor david dinkins, thank you so much for taking the time to come on the show. >> you look terrific. >> well, thanks. i've been to hair and makeup. >> i'm afraid it's more than that. >> you're too kind. glad you'r
the legacy of nelson mandela. if there's one thing that comes to mind that you would like to see stay out there, his spirit remembered that way throughout the world, what would that be? >> well, i maintain that because of what he and the archbishop achieved, it sort of suggests that one day there will be peace in the middle east. it's because of his insistence that you don't get even with people. that's the wrong way to approach it. and he says that -- keep in mind, he had even his...
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they talked about the recent passing of south african mandela. nelson this is 25 minutes. >> thank you very much. thank you. thank you very much. thank you. thank you. please, thank you. you.
they talked about the recent passing of south african mandela. nelson this is 25 minutes. >> thank you very much. thank you. thank you very much. thank you. thank you. please, thank you. you.
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your thoughts on nelson mandela. caller: mr. mandela was a man of peace. of forgiveness -- a man forgiveness. a man of inspiration to millions of people around the world. that the truly sad same cannot be said about the man who spoke about earlier today from the white house. noson mandela had divisiveness. he had no enemies. he had -- he did not desire to cause division. barack obama is low. nelson mandela -- host: thank you for your calls. lots of reactions from the former president, george w. bush issuing a statement. -- president obama shortly after the announcement of nelson mandela's death spoke to reporters on his thoughts on the passing of nelson mandela. >> at his trial in 1964, nelson mandela close to statement saying i have fought against white domination. i have fought against black domination. ahave cherished the ideas of democratic and free society in which all persons live together with equal opportunities. it is an ideal which i will hope to live for and to achieve. if needs be, it is an idea for which i'm prepared to die. nelson mandela liv
your thoughts on nelson mandela. caller: mr. mandela was a man of peace. of forgiveness -- a man forgiveness. a man of inspiration to millions of people around the world. that the truly sad same cannot be said about the man who spoke about earlier today from the white house. noson mandela had divisiveness. he had no enemies. he had -- he did not desire to cause division. barack obama is low. nelson mandela -- host: thank you for your calls. lots of reactions from the former president, george w....
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nelson mandela and dr. king never met. the slain civil rights leader closely watched what was going on in africa and inspired by him. joining me now the son of martin luther king, jr. it's great to have you with me, sir. your mom and your sister bernice, they all traveled with you as you attended the inauguration of mandela. tell us what it was like, that kind of impact that was had on you and your family in 1994 and what that meant knowing the history you were coming from here in america. >> first, i would say thank you for the opportunity. as we mourn this loss for our world. but i remember in 1986 actually protesting at the south african embassy along with my mother and sister where we were arrested. of course, in 1994 going to south africa twice, on two occasions, one during the electoral process and, of course, for the inauguration, which was, of course, a celebration, which was really, in a sense, earth shattering to see the first african head of state of that wonderful country who really taught us about the power of
nelson mandela and dr. king never met. the slain civil rights leader closely watched what was going on in africa and inspired by him. joining me now the son of martin luther king, jr. it's great to have you with me, sir. your mom and your sister bernice, they all traveled with you as you attended the inauguration of mandela. tell us what it was like, that kind of impact that was had on you and your family in 1994 and what that meant knowing the history you were coming from here in america....
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nelson mandela has very difficult shoes to fill. south africa continues to produce leaders who could live up to those standards. it is a good example of democracy. it continues to face a serious challenge and is expected to rise to those challenges. >> just how much progress can a country like south africa make when whites on average make six times more than blacks in the country? they have better access to education, medical care, housing. the list goes on. >> that is the very depressing reality. inequality, poverty, lack of access for all south africans. that is still there. that is why it is a deeply disturbing conflict that they face. the new generation of leaders will address this. >> is the government doing anything about this in your mind? has madevernment efforts, but they have not lived up to the expectations. >> lots of talk and no action? of talk, but lot not sufficient political will or commitment to address the challenges head on. >> what is the missing link? what needs to happen? >> there requires political will and co
nelson mandela has very difficult shoes to fill. south africa continues to produce leaders who could live up to those standards. it is a good example of democracy. it continues to face a serious challenge and is expected to rise to those challenges. >> just how much progress can a country like south africa make when whites on average make six times more than blacks in the country? they have better access to education, medical care, housing. the list goes on. >> that is the very...
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in the world continues to grieve over the death of nelson mandela r t looks at south africa's future and how dark shadows from the past lead it some whites to fear for their lives. and broadcasting live direct from our studios in moscow this is r t i'm sean thomas glad to have you with us now an anti fracking a protest in northeast romania has turned violent clashes broke out between police and locals who are trying to stop the u.s. oil giant chevron from drilling for shale gas in the area protesters feel that fracking will damage the environment and contaminate ground water supplies are to. rest. good lord we're here in congestion this is just moments after a very tense clashes between protesters who are against chevron conducting exploration for shale gas drilling here in this area in northeastern mania what you see behind me over there is actually the chevron site. protesters had ran across the street they broke down the perimeter of the chevron location tore down the fences and entered the area there were actually inside the chevron test exploration area these units riot police o
in the world continues to grieve over the death of nelson mandela r t looks at south africa's future and how dark shadows from the past lead it some whites to fear for their lives. and broadcasting live direct from our studios in moscow this is r t i'm sean thomas glad to have you with us now an anti fracking a protest in northeast romania has turned violent clashes broke out between police and locals who are trying to stop the u.s. oil giant chevron from drilling for shale gas in the area...
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he leaves the room, people have an impression made by mandela. so, you know, that was a big, big task for us to try and bring that to life in a movie, you know what i'm saying? like, if you're watching a reality show, you can feel someone's aura and they end up reality shows, but this is mandela. this is a man that, you know, a worldwide citizen. and to try to encapture him into a film, into a character with an actor that doesn't look like him was a big ask for the audience. >> how much was it the voice? i mean, i think people that were first introduced to you as an actor on "string a bell on the wire," first time they hear you interviewed -- i speak for myself -- first time i heard you interviewed, i was like, whoa, hold the phone. i'm like, where is he from? because you nailed the baltimore, american accent in the show. how much vocal work did it take to get that specificity in this role? >> to be honest it was an ongoing process. i didn't stop doing it until the very last day, you know. i worked twice -- i worked with two voice coaches, a woma
he leaves the room, people have an impression made by mandela. so, you know, that was a big, big task for us to try and bring that to life in a movie, you know what i'm saying? like, if you're watching a reality show, you can feel someone's aura and they end up reality shows, but this is mandela. this is a man that, you know, a worldwide citizen. and to try to encapture him into a film, into a character with an actor that doesn't look like him was a big ask for the audience. >> how much...
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>> well people thought about mandela again because it was mandela who talked to president clinton and other people about the need for the south africans to remain friends with people who were friends with them during the struggle. and that included people like castro and arafat and qaddafi. and he also encouraged people to make up. and you know the other day i was talking to his daughter who said that the one word that they would like the whole world to think about if nothing else when they think about their father is forgiveness. so that was like a big deal, kind of madiba is an ancestor, would be smiling i think. now the next step is maybe problematic, but at least there was that. >> ifill: it was interesting to me to see the difference between the reaction the president received when he rose to speak, cheers and enthusiasm. and the reaction that president zuma when he rose to speak which were boos. what a contrast. >> they are two huge differences i think. both are sons of africa in the eyes of africans. president obama is very comfortable giving a speech, even if he's reading it,
>> well people thought about mandela again because it was mandela who talked to president clinton and other people about the need for the south africans to remain friends with people who were friends with them during the struggle. and that included people like castro and arafat and qaddafi. and he also encouraged people to make up. and you know the other day i was talking to his daughter who said that the one word that they would like the whole world to think about if nothing else when...
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later this sunday morning, what made nelson mandela a great man. >> osgood: we will consider mandela's place among the greats of history. and then turn to the manner of centuries beneath the square, a symbol of the freemasons, just who the masons are and who, what they do are one of the mysteries mo rocca will investigate. >> it is the world's oldest fraternity known for its rituals symbols and secrecy. >> what would happen if i found out the secret handshake and i weren't a mason. >> nothing. >> would you have to kill me? >> we might take you out and buy you a beer. >> ahead on sunday morning, meet the masons. >> osgood: ethan hawke is an actor who can play just about any type of role, not to mention play a pretty good game of pool as we find out. >> >> he is a member of the dead poet society. and a boy who meets a girl. >> it was about kiss, it was like blowing a kiss, you weren't actually french kiss something. >> but off screen you can catch ethan hawke's romantic side around the pool table. >> ahead on sunday morning. >> shooting pool with ethan hawke. >> wow! >> nicely done. >> n
later this sunday morning, what made nelson mandela a great man. >> osgood: we will consider mandela's place among the greats of history. and then turn to the manner of centuries beneath the square, a symbol of the freemasons, just who the masons are and who, what they do are one of the mysteries mo rocca will investigate. >> it is the world's oldest fraternity known for its rituals symbols and secrecy. >> what would happen if i found out the secret handshake and i weren't a...
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that is nelson mandela. that is his legacy. >> a potentially major breakthroe in a fight against cancer. doctors in new orleans say new experimental treatment could mean a cure for people with leukaemia. it alters white blood cells so it attacks cancer cells. doctors say they have had shockingly high rates. >> officials are discouraging people from submitting paper applications, worried that they will not be processed in time. december 23rd for coverage to start in january. championship saturday in college football. all the highlights ahead in sport. >> no tobacco, no smoke or smell, but risk. some are pushing to have electronic cigarettes regulated. >> welcome back. in los angeles, the city council is considering new regulations regarding electronic cigarettes. they are supposed to be safer. some states regulate them like tobacco. they may be set to join their ranks. >> some so popular they are all that this store sells. no tobacco, no smoke. it's called vaping. >> it's a step in a smarter direction in comp
that is nelson mandela. that is his legacy. >> a potentially major breakthroe in a fight against cancer. doctors in new orleans say new experimental treatment could mean a cure for people with leukaemia. it alters white blood cells so it attacks cancer cells. doctors say they have had shockingly high rates. >> officials are discouraging people from submitting paper applications, worried that they will not be processed in time. december 23rd for coverage to start in january....
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. >>> and remember nelson mandela. president obama, the first lady and from people from around the world, arrivings in south africa. -- arriving in south africa. >>> it is 6:00 a.m. in johannesburg and already, the crowds are forming for the official state memorial service for nelson mandela. it's not scheduled to start for about five more hours. it was a rainy night and some umbrellas this morning, more rain. 94,000, in the stadium, but authorities are expecting a lot more. about four other stadiums have been secured that totally that would fill about 125,000 more people if that overflow is needed. of course security is tight with all of the dignitaries arriving throughout the day. we are monitoring this event. we are going to have a live report on the latest developments on the scene in just a little while. >>> the state will be in attendance according to president obama and first lady michelle obama. jonathan betz has more on that. >> it's going to be a who's who of dignitaries. according to 100 have rsvped so far.
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for former president nelson mandela. people gathering outside mandela's house in johannesburg to remember that country's first black president. south africans also now preparing for what is expected to be one of the largest funerals in modern times. the national memorial service will be held on tuesday. president obama along with former presidents george w. bush, president clinton, and president carter, are all expected to attend the ceremonies. and his body will lie in state in the nation's capitol pretoria from wednesday until next friday. coming up in about an hour and a half from now, at noon eastern time, we'll talk to the man on the left, standing with nelson mandela. he's the first official who greeted mandela when he came to visit the united states in 1990. former new york city mayor david dinkins will be here with his reflections of the man he called a personal friend as well as a hero. should be fascinating insight from mayor dinkins. >> wonderful to have him as our guest in that hour, eric. a lot on the agenda
for former president nelson mandela. people gathering outside mandela's house in johannesburg to remember that country's first black president. south africans also now preparing for what is expected to be one of the largest funerals in modern times. the national memorial service will be held on tuesday. president obama along with former presidents george w. bush, president clinton, and president carter, are all expected to attend the ceremonies. and his body will lie in state in the nation's...
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himself, in the presence of nelson mandela and his wife. that statue of nelson mandela stands there now and forever. yes, his hands are outstretched, as the prime minister said, but his finger pointing upwards -- as it always did -- to the heights. the man most responsible for the destruction of what people thought was indestructible -- the apartheid system -- and the man who taught us that no injustice can last forever. nelson mandela, the greatest man of his generation, yes, but across the generations one of the most courageous people you could ever hope to meet. winston churchill said that courage was the greatest human virtue of all, because courage everything else depended. nelson mandela had eloquence, determination, commitment, passion, wit and charm, but it was his courage that brought all those things to life. we sometimes think of courage as daring, bravado, risk-taking and recklessness, and nelson mandela had all those in admirable quantities, but he was the first to say that true courage depends not just on strength of willpower
himself, in the presence of nelson mandela and his wife. that statue of nelson mandela stands there now and forever. yes, his hands are outstretched, as the prime minister said, but his finger pointing upwards -- as it always did -- to the heights. the man most responsible for the destruction of what people thought was indestructible -- the apartheid system -- and the man who taught us that no injustice can last forever. nelson mandela, the greatest man of his generation, yes, but across the...
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mandela off the terrorist list just july 2008. yet he harbored no bitterness towards america, britain or south africa because he saw he would not come down to their level. almost as if he forgives them for they know not what they do. >> walk us through that moment, what you saw, what struck you about the man. >> well, the thing that struck me was the maze running down the hall. people running down the streets free at last, free at last. it unleashed many pinned up years of desires and ambitions. of course the legacy he leaves is skin color humiliation and political apartheid. at that time if you walked down the street and you were black you had to have a passbook. there was apartheid there. the two systems are very much alike. and he embody the the hopes and dreams. he was not just selling himself free. he would not come out until he had the power to set the country free. blacks and whites now learn to live together. >> you were also there in attendance when he was inaugurated. talk about that. and the mood. >> when the planes fle
mandela off the terrorist list just july 2008. yet he harbored no bitterness towards america, britain or south africa because he saw he would not come down to their level. almost as if he forgives them for they know not what they do. >> walk us through that moment, what you saw, what struck you about the man. >> well, the thing that struck me was the maze running down the hall. people running down the streets free at last, free at last. it unleashed many pinned up years of desires...